Upgrading the NetBackup plug-in for vSphere Web Client

You can upgrade the NetBackup vSphere Web Client plug-in from an earlier version.

Note:

To upgrade the plug-in, the vCenter credentials require the Extension privileges.

To upgrade the NetBackup plug-in from an earlier version

On the master server, run the vwcp_manage command:
Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin\goodies\vwcp_manage.exe
UNIX, Linux: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/goodies/vwcp_manage
The vwcp_manage command detects any existing version of the vSphere Web Client plug-in.
On the End User License Agreement dialog, click Accept.
On the VMware vCenter Server Details dialog, select the vCenter from the pull-down list and enter the vCenter credentials. Click Validate.
On the Plug-in package location dialog:
The URL field is pre-populated with the plug-in package URL as hosted on the master server.
To use a custom web server instead of the master server, select Use alternate plug-in package location and enter the full URL for the plug-in package.
See Installing the vSphere Web Client plug-in from a NetBackup media server and plug-in package host (web server).
On the Unregister or Upgrade dialog, click Upgrade and confirm it.
On the Finish dialog, click Close.
Log on to the vSphere Web Client. If you are currently logged on, log out first.
To verify that the plug-in upgraded correctly, go to the vSphere Web Client object navigator.
For example, under Home > Hosts and Clusters > Monitor, look for the Veritas NetBackup tab.
If the Veritas NetBackup tab does not appear:
See The NetBackup plug-in is not shown in the vSphere Web Client interface even after registration.